Genetic predisposition to breast and ovarian cancer: a case study.

doi:10.1097/00044067-199811000-00010

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Genetic predisposition to breast and ovarian cancer: a case study.

AACN clinical issues - 1 Nov 1998

Amlung S, Huelsman K, Skinn B

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Information concerning genetic predisposition and the discovery of genes associated with certain cancer risks is changing rapidly. Nurses must keep abreast of these changes so that they can better understand the choices patients have and the consequences of those choices. This article discusses t...

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BRCA2 Protein
Breast Neoplasms
Confidentiality
Family Health
Female
Genes, BRCA1
Genetic Predisposition to Disease
Genetic Testing
Humans
Middle Aged
Neoplasm Proteins
Ovarian Neoplasms
Pedigree
Prejudice
Quality of Life
Risk Factors
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